OP, rvs are expensive now, percentage rates are low for home EQ loans. That teamed with covid is driving up prices new and used.
I have owned the same type of rvs that you have before moving to a class C.
My question is, have you researched the class C forums to see the issues that people have had and what to expect from a class C ?
The E450 may very well not have the nice ride and easy handling that you are used to driving pickups, like your truck/trailer or TC combos that you operated.
Just prior to all this started , in 2018 I moved to a 'C' because a small drivable rv fits my lifestyle for day trips .
At the end of the day I am happy with my rig but it took time and money to improve it.
Do some research on this topic. Many 'C' owners had to experiment with tire pressure and shop around for a 'good alignment shop' that would give it a positive caster alignment. Then felt the need to add more aftermarket add-ons due to crosswind related issues and that can get into thousands of dollars.
Expect some noise while driving. The interior driving experience was more noisy because I could hear everything rattling around inside. The 450 tends to pound. I have so much payload, I have to load it up to make it ride better. Carrying full water etc.
* Watch the distance from rear axle to bumper. My rear hitch hangs low, the long rear overhang prevents me from backing into my home driveway because the rear hitch drags on my driveway apron chewing it up. When I pull head-in I just make it by 1/2" to not drag on the street. So make sure you can park it where you need to park it.
Sometimes I scrape the overhang at campsites, dump stations and gas station aprons. You always have to be aware and take it on an angle. You won't have the clearance you had driving a TC, that's for sure. Expect to be restricted if you plan to drive on dirt roads where you might need ground clearance .
*make sure you leave yourself extra available cash. With the assembly and quality of an rv , a lot can happen to an rv in 10 months never mind 10 years.
